Svella Plc is pleased to announce that Avidrail, one of its subsidiaries, has agreed to purchase Emeg Group Limited, aiming for completion as soon as possible, but not later than the end of June.

The acquisition secures a business-as-usual approach for Emeg Group, with Svella looking forward to supporting employees, customers and suppliers to deliver a strategy of long-term, collaborative growth.

Avidrail has extensive rail industry experience and a broad view of all aspects of rail project management, from feasibility, design and construction through to delivery and close-out. Its capabilities include civil engineering, rail infrastructure and groundworks projects.

Andrew Tinkler, Svella Plc Chairman, said: “The acquisition will allow Emeg Group to expand its in-house capabilities, supported by Avidrail, and offer a full, in-house turnkey solution – creating new revenue opportunities and adding complementary expertise to the business.

“Our goal is to support the management team with hands-on investment, operational improvement and a customer-centric approach to unlock the growth potential in the business, to the benefit of all stakeholders.”

Richard Simmonite, Emeg Group chairman, said: “The sale of Emeg Group to Avidrail, part of the Svella group of companies, will secure an exciting future for the business and the existing team, with a clear strategy for long-term, sustainable growth.

“The support of Avidrail will ensure Emeg Group continues to build on its reputation for providing an excellent level of service, enable business growth thanks to an enhanced customer proposition, and help develop the business further with the ongoing support of its valued supply chain.”

Further information on Emeg Group is available here: https://emeg.co.uk/

Rail bridge deck slid into place

As part of the work, the rail tracks were disassembled and reassembled to allow a hydraulic skidding system to push the bridge into its final position, where it will support the Lincoln to Spalding rail line.

Below are some facts and figures about the bridge:

  • All of the bridge sections, including two 107-tonne steel beams, were manufactured by Cleveland Bridge in Darlington
  • The bridge deck is 40.5m long – just under half the height of Lincoln Cathedral if stood on its end
  • The bridge was assembled using 750-tonne and 200-tonne cranes to lift each section into place
  • The bridge deck is constructed using weathering steel, which minimises future maintenance requirements
  • A total of 106,000 hours have been spent on the rail bridge project to date, including the manufacture of the bridge deck and all of its component parts
  • 800t of New Ballast Used
  • 288 New Sleepers Installed
  • 3660hrs Worked in the 72hr Blockade
  • 106000hrs of Preparation for the Blockade

A FRESH APPROACH TO RAIL CONSULTANCY